The Illusive Butterfly

by John Rutherford

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"Happiness is like a butterfly..The more you chase it...the more it will elude you"

This is a song about the Illusive Butterfly of Happiness.

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Take the time to ease my mind
In the modern world you see me now
And I will always be
One who waits, one who waits to see
All my life singing among the drifting dragonflies
I will wait for you

When will you lead me, When will you lead me, How long must I wait for you
When will you lead me magic butterfly
When will you lead me can we leave right now
When will you lead me to the mountain

Out of time. Summer’s almost done
Just a single day then you’ll be gone
Sunlight on your wings my butterfly
Fluttering towards the sun

When will you lead me to the mountain
In the early morning light
And when I see you magic butterfly
Will you give me all your happiness
Before the night
Rest your wings upon my shoulder
The mountain air is getting colder

When will you lead me to the mountain
In the early morning light
There are precious moments I’ll be counting
But when you float above my shoulder you must stay with me… stay with me… stay with me...
On wings of happiness I’ll fly to you
My illusive butterfly.

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released February 7, 2024

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John Rutherford Kelty, UK

Have worked on cruise ships as guitarist/vocalist/bandleader + entertainer with C.T.C./ Epirotiki Lines/Dolphin Hellas/Royal Caribbean.
Have toured and recorded with Mike Heron + Robin Williamson in the 90's. Am young 70 year old as in photo. reader/busker/jazz/rock/folk/country etc. etc. ... more

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